6 Common Carbs To Uncover Your Abs
CARBS
There is a common misunderstanding that all carbs are bad for you. Well, I am here to tell you that isn’t true and in fact, there are some carbs that can promote the reduction of belly fat. So, who is with me?! I know for myself, this has been a total game changer. Not only with how I think about carbs, but also with the confidence I now have because I can finally see my ab muscles. I have been following more of the IIYFM eating lifestyle which gives you set of MACROS to follow each day. I don’t do this religiously, but it surely gives me a guide to follow.
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REDUCE STRESS OR EAT BROCCOLI
Working out every day hard and still not seeing your abs can be very stressful. As you may know, when your body is stressed, it causes the hormone cortisol to be released. By doing this, your body thinks it needs more fat around the mid-section to protect you. So one way to help combat this is to reduce stress. However, that is way easier said than done. Most of us have bills to pay, stress at work, maybe with family, demands in your schedule, etc. So, another way to combat the hormone cortisol is to eat foods that are rich in Vitamin C such as peppers, broccoli or Brussel sprouts.
6 COMMON CARBS TO UNCOVER YOUR ABS
I’m all about eating healthy and finding foods that promote weight loss, but I don’t want it to be difficult. I am a busy mom and don’t have time to find uncommon foods and go to 4 different stores each week. Because of this, I have put together a list of common carbs you’ll find in your standard grocery store and that your whole family will love.
LEGUMES
Lentils, chickpeas, beans, and peas are all great for belly-fat loss. Researchers have found that eating four weekly servings of legumes, in addition to following a calorie, restricted diet (basically not overeating) aids weight loss more effectively than an equivalent diet that doesn’t include them. It also has been proven to lower the amounts of LDL (bad cholesterol) in your body.
WHOLE WHEAT PASTA/BREAD Whole wheat pasta and bread are good because they are fiber-rich, which keeps you fuller longer and promotes a healthy digestive system. Just be careful with some of the whole wheat breads as they contain high-fructose corn syrup. You are better off springing for the pricier stuff to avoid this and to read your labels.
BLACK BEANS
Can you say taco night?! I know taco night is a favorite for my family. For myself, I opt out of the shell altogether and just top a bed of greens instead. One ingredient to add to taco night is black beans. This tiny food is actually an advanced muscle-burning machine. They are a great source of protein and also include high levels of fiber.
BANANAS So excited when I learned bananas are awesome for reducing belly bloating. As a woman, belly bloating has always been something I struggled with and even more so after my second child. Studies show that women who eat bananas twice a day can reduce their amount of belly bloat by 50 percent. Nice! Not only do bananas increase bloat-fighting bacteria in the stomach, they are also a good source of potassium, which can help diminish water retention. Wait, I’m not finished…this fruit is also rich in glucose, a highly digestible sugar which gives you quick energy. BONUS!
APPLES Apples are one of the best sources of fiber you can get and is why you should eat them as often as possible. A study found that the more soluble fiber your body has (every 10-gram increase), belly fat was reduced by 3.7 percent. The Pink Lady variety seem to carry the most soluble fiber, which is great because this is my favorite type of apple. So crisp and sweet!
OATMEAL Another common food most of us consume, oatmeal. Even though oats are loaded with complex carbs, the release of those sugars are slowed by the amount of fiber also included. Oats also have 10-grams of protein per half-cup serving which gives your body tons of ab-muscle friendly energy.
ENJOY YOUR CARBS & WORKOUT
There are so many more carbs you can eat to uncover your abs; barley, quinoa (one of my favorites), chocolate milk, cherries, sweet potatoes and blueberries just to name a few more. The days of thinking carbs are only bad for you needs to come to an end. As you have read, there are so many wonderful carbs to include in your diet. In addition to eating healthy, you’ll also need to workout regularly. One will not work without the other.
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